Good

adjective

1. 1. to be desired or approved of. "a good quality of life"
2. 2. having the qualities required for a particular role. "the schools here are good" Similar: fine of high quality of a high standard quality superior satisfactory acceptable adequate in order up to scratch up to the mark up to standard up to par competent not bad all right excellent superb outstanding magnificent of the highest quality of the highest standard exceptional marvelous wonderful first-rate first-class superlative splendid admirable worthy sterling super great OK hunky-dory A1 ace terrific tremendous fantastic fab top-notch tip-top class awesome magic wicked brilliant brill smashing bosting on fleek beaut bonzer spiffing ripping cracking topping top-hole wizard capital champion swell delicious mouthwatering appetizing tasty flavorsome flavorful delectable toothsome inviting enjoyable palatable succulent luscious rich sweet savory piquant scrumptious delish scrummy yummy yum-yum moreish peng finger-licking nummy ambrosial ambrosian nectareous nectarean flavorous sapid valid genuine authentic legitimate sound bona fide convincing persuasive forceful striking telling potent powerful strong cogent compelling trenchant weighty important meaningful influential Opposite: bad

noun

1. 1. that which is morally right; righteousness. "a mysterious balance of good and evil" Similar: virtue righteousness virtuousness goodness morality ethicalness uprightness upstandingness integrity principle dignity rectitude rightness honesty truth truthfulness honor incorruptibility probity propriety worthiness worth merit irreproachableness blamelessness purity pureness lack of corruption justice justness fairness Opposite: wickedness
2. 2. benefit or advantage to someone or something. "he convinces his father to use his genius for the good of mankind" Similar: benefit advantage profit gain interest welfare well-being enjoyment satisfaction comfort ease convenience help aid assistance use usefulness avail service behalf Opposite: disadvantage

adverb

informal

1. well. "my mother could never cook this good"

Good Media

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  In many Abrahamic religions, angels are considered to be good beings and are contrasted with demons, who are their evil counterparts.

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  Bust of Socrates in the Vatican Museum

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  Faravahar (or Ferohar), one of the primary symbols of Zoroastrianism, believed to be the depiction of a Fravashi (a guardian spirit)

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  A stained glass window of Thomas Aquinas in St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Central City, Kentucky)

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  One of the five paintings of Extermination of Evil portrays one of the eight guardians of Buddhist law, Sendan Kendatsuba, banishing evil.